Jacob – there is limited information in you comments concerning the product in question, but from what I understand you are looking at this medicine as a cure for velvet?
2-Amino-5-nitrothiazole is a synthetic veterinary antiprotozoal agent used since 1950 to treat farm fowl and pigeons for the most part. It is also used as an intermediate in the manufacture of a group of dyes known as disperse azo dyes. It is not known to occur as a natural product. People may be exposed to 2-amino-5-nitrothiazole thorough contact with birds treated with the drug, releases from poultry farms, and occupational exposures in the dye industry.
There was some concern that this compound could have some carcinogenic issues based upon a preliminary toxicological evaluation. Follow up epidemiology studies did not identify any additional negative results.
There are numerous ytopical fish farms here in the Tampa Bay area and the University of Florida maintains a laboratory to assist the farmers. I have asked the question about this medicine and if it is being utilized on the farms. I have also asked about the possibilites of obtaining the medicine. It may well be that it is only available under the supervision of a Vet. I’ll let you know what I find out.
Bill